Written & Illustrated by: Patricia Polacco For ages: 6-10 years Language: English Topics Covered: LGBT Family, Acceptance, Community, Love. Summary: This story details the family life of Marmee, Meema, and their three children. They happen to be the only family with two mothers on the block, but that’s hardly noticeable to their children. The two women adopted three children from…
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Daddy, Papa and Me
Written by: Lesléa Newman Illustrated by: Carol Thompson For Ages: infant and up Language: English Topics Covered: LGBT parenting, family, love, community. Summary: This book is a companion to Mommy, Mama, and Me. This board book follows a young child doing all sorts of activities with their two daddies. A wide range of fun games, activities,…
Mommy, Mama and Me
Written by: Lesléa Newman Illustrated by: Carol Thompson For Ages: infant and up Language: English Topics Covered: LGBT families Summary: This is a simple board book about all of the activities a child does with their two mothers. A wide range of activities, this is a simple book that introduces the concept of same-sex parenting…
Princess Princess Ever After
Written & Illustrated by: Katie O’Neill For Ages: 9-12 years Language: English Topics Covered: LGBT, Strong Women, POC-Centric Narratives. Summary: In this graphic novel, princess Amira comes upon princess Sadie locked in a tower. Amira rescues Sadie, and the chemistry between them is immediately apparent. Together the pair rescues Prince Vladric, who was put in…
Donovan’s Big Day
Written by: Lesléa Newman Illustrated by: Mike Dutton For Ages: 3-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: LGBT Marriage, Children of LGBT Parents, Lesbian Parents. Summary: The plot line of this story follows Donovan, who is getting ready for a big event in his life. He takes a bath, gets dressed in a fancy outfit, and…